This, regardless of his successors Steve Rhodes (2018-19) and Domingo (2019-22) having a greater win proportion than Hathurusingha. Rhodes had a 51.11 win proportion in 45 matches whereas Domingo had a 42.34 win proportion in all codecs. Both had a a lot better file in ODIs and T20Is than Hathurusingha, who had a greater Test file, having received six out of 21 matches throughout his reign.
Many felt that the BCB was hasty to dispose off Rhodes after the 2019 World Cup whereas Domingo resigned after being put in an untenable place because of the board’s criticism of his teaching type. But the timing remained questionable. The criticism adopted the crew’s 2-1 ODI dwelling sequence win towards India in December.
“Considering our Test-playing nation’s stature, this is certainly not a good example,” Mashrafe advised Prothom Alo. “Jamie Siddons was also brought back. They are two of the best coaches in terms of technical and tactical aspects that I have seen. Maybe that’s why the board thought it best to bring him back. There’s also a coaching crisis. It is hard to find coaches since there are so many franchise tournaments. BCB took the right decision in that regard.
“There would not have been an issue had he [Hathurusingha] left correctly like Siddons, who needed to remain again as Bangladesh’s batting coach. Hathurusingha left in the midst of his contracted interval. He did not decide up the telephone of our board president, neither did he reply to his SMS. He left all of the sudden. There’s all the time the query of respect.”
Jalal Yunus, the BCB’s cricket operations chairman, said that Hathurusingha will be familiar with Bangladesh’s team culture and players, and has already committed to the board for two years.
“We are comfortable,” Yunus told ESPNcricinfo. “He has labored right here earlier than so he will not want lots of time to regulate right here. He is aware of the gamers and the setting. He is an effective coach. He has the standard that is wanted for the gamers. He has all the time proven curiosity in Bangladesh cricket. I hope this time he’ll keep lengthy and maintain the contractual dedication. Judging by what he has advised us, we count on him to work dedicatedly for the 2 years.”
Mashrafe, who captained 69 of the 102 matches during Hathurusingha’s first stint as Bangladesh coach, said that the players’ response to Hathurusingha returning to the dressing room is his main concern. Towards the second half of his time as Bangladesh coach, there were murmurs about how he was treating the players.
“An enormous query mark stays on how the dressing room will take him,” Mashrafe said. “The most essential factor is, how he and the dressing room is snug with one another. Apart from two or 4 new faces, a lot of the gamers are the identical [from his first stint].
“We have to see whether he forgets the past, or he behaves the same as before and how the players react to these things. Hathurusingha is an international coach, so I am sure he will manage everything. The sooner that happens, the better.
Yunus said that the criticism was unnecessary as the BCB was looking for a father figure as a coach. “Headmasterly will not be a correct time period,” he said. “We want a coach who has to behave like a guardian. Someone who can clarify to the gamers, after which get the perfect out of him. He has that high quality.
“We have an important series coming up against England. It is part of the ICC Super League. Mainly, he is focused on the World Cup later this year. We have eight to nine months in our hands.”
“Shakib and Tamim are going to coordinate well with Hathurusingha,” Mashrafe stated. “They generally have good relations with Hathurusingha, although there were one or two incidents with Shakib. At the end of the day, he is the best player of the team. Hathurusingha also knows the Bangladesh culture, so I feel that he will do well from his end.
“His affect will rely upon the dialogue between Papon [Nazmul Hassan] bhai and Hathurusingha. I consider that Hathurusingha may have a extra highly effective place this time. [Whether it will be good for Bangladesh cricket or not] depends upon how a lot the board can maintain him in test.”
“From what I do know of him, Hathurusingha needs to do every part on his personal. But nonetheless, I hope that he’ll work collectively [with everyone].
Faruque Ahmed
“It would be good if Hathurusingha comes,” stated Mahmud, who had labored as crew supervisor throughout Hathurusingha’s first stint. “He has worked in Bangladesh before. There were a lot of good performances during his time. He is more mature 1675342074, which is good for the team. I think it is a positive thing that he is coming for a second time. He understands us well, as he is also from the subcontinent.”
Ahmed, who was the chief selector earlier than falling out with Hathurusingha and resigning from the submit in 2016, was, nevertheless, a bit skeptical.
“I think the BCB has brought back Chandika Hathurusingha with a lot of great expectations in mind,” Ahmed advised Prothom Alo on February 1. “But the board probably forgot how he left the job last time. Usually, those who leave in that manner aren’t able to give back anything good. Subconsciously, both parties remember the previous incidents. When the team will not do well, the BCB will feel why did we get him back. The coach will not be able to say anything boldly. He will also have his last exit in the back of his mind. If his exit were a normal one, there wouldn’t be any questions about his return.
“I’m uncertain how smart a call that is. The BCB bringing him again after such a departure will make Hathurusingha’s accountability low. He will dictate to us. I feel it is very important work collectively. From what I do know of him, Hathurusingha needs to do every part on his personal. But nonetheless, I hope that he’ll work collectively [with everyone].”
Hathurusingha is anticipated to reach in Dhaka between February 18 and 20, every week earlier than Bangladesh play England in a three-match ODI sequence from March 1.
Mohammad Isam is ESPNcricinfo’s Bangladesh correspondent. @isam84